Technology pervades every facet of our lives, from smartphones to electric cars.
It has revolutionized our everyday personal interactions, and the way we work.
It can be a struggle keeping up, as old tech becomes obsolete or evolves into something new and innovative.
This is where IT bloggers can help you understand what high-quality technology can do for you, while you focus on the more important stuff, like running your business.
Want to stay updated with the latest technology industry trends, and news?
Look no further. I've compiled a list of the top tech blogs on the whole Internet.
1. The Verge
Launched in 2011, The Verge is a huge US tech news blog, which publishes news, product reviews, features, guides and podcasts. Nilay Patel was a co-founder of The Verge, becoming its first Managing Editor, before his current role as its Editor-in-Chief. According to ahrefs, it has a staggering 21.6 million visitors each month, mainly from the US.
Far from being just a gadget blog, The Verge offers a deep reservoir of tech knowledge, whether you're an established Internet company or a new startup. It provides an insight into how tech companies operate, including their business management.
2. Mashable
Founded in 2005 by Pete Cashmore (an amateur blogger) in Scotland, Mashable has now become a full-fledged infotainment blog. As well as covering the newest tech and product launches, Mashable also reports on topics as diverse as entertainment, culture, politics, business and science. It has a whopping 12.6 million visitors each month (Ahrefs), mainly from the US, Canada, Australia and UK.
With its wealth of tech expertise and insights, Mashable is truly one of the most influential tech blogs on the planet today.
3. TechCrunch
Tech Crunch focuses primarily on breakthrough technology products, feature launches, acquisitions and tech startup news. All this tech world content is delivered to you in an easily digestible format. Originally founded in 2005 by Michael Arrington and Keith Teare, this independent tech news site has over 11.7 million visitors each month (Ahrefs), mainly from the US, Germany, France, India, UK and Canada. It also organizes a tech conference every year called 'Disrupt' in cities across the globe.
4. Gizmodo
Launched in 2002, Gizmodo has become the go-to source for design, technology, and science fiction. If you love hi-tech gadgets, whether it's laptops, smartphones, wearables, or tech toys and other incredible tech products, then check out the guides for the latest releases. With over 2.4 million visitors per month, primarily from the US, UK and Canada.
Gizmodo's illuminating posts have a unique style which combines deep tech advice and fun tech news. Check out this engaging tech blog, if you want to read about hot IT topics, as well as the best gadgets reviewed, before it's even released to the public.
5. Wired
Wired published its first online issue in 1993. It quickly became known as the voice of emerging digital technologies and their impact upon our culture, the economy, and business. It has expert analysis of the impact of technology, fresh gadgets, science and entertainment and how they could affect our everyday lives.
As one of the most popular technology publications, Wired has incisive coverage from the tech world, and has over 11.8 million visitors per month, primarily from the US, UK, Canada, India and Australia. Overall, this blog is an awesome resource where you can learn about the latest tech gear, whilst keeping up to date on current industry events.
6. CNET
CNET (an acronym for Computer Network) is a US media portal that publishes content (articles, podcasts, videos) on technology, wellness, money and culture. Founded by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie in 1994, CNET also publishes in French, German, Japanese and Chinese. There was a period of rapid business development between 1999 and 2008, with the acquisition of GDT, ZDNet, and TechRepublic. CNET itself was acquired in 2008 by CBS Corporation, and then by the current owners, Red Ventures, in 2020. CNET's 'Downloads' section allows the download of popular software in various categories (over 400,000 titles) for Windows, Macintosh, and mobile platforms. Check out this blog for tech junkies.
7. VentureBeat
This US based tech website was originally founded by Matt Marshall, in 2006. VentureBeat has several distinct news 'Beats' (or news categories), including Business, Deals, Big data, Marketing and Security.
There are also two separate sections: 'Games Beat'. which primarily focuses on comprehensive content about the video games industry, and Transform [current year], which is their annual flagship 2-week event (both in-person and online) on AI (Artificial Intelligence) aimed at business leaders and decision makers.
8. Engadget
Created in 2004 by Peter Rojas, Engadget's multilingual network includes 10 blogs, 4 in English and 6 internationals (German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese). Despite the name, the content is not just about gadget news. Whether you're looking for technology reviews, news, entertainment, gaming, then Engadget has all this and more.
Don't miss out on paying a visit to Engadget if you want to keep your fingers on the pulse, especially if your life revolves around the world of gaming or gadget reviews.
9. ZDNet
First published in 1991, and originally called ZiffNet, offering computing information (forums, features and events) to CompuServe users. ZDNet has evolved into a business technology news behemoth, and today runs a blog network of 50 sites. It provides in-depth coverage and analysis on the latest IT trends in hardware and software, hot topics and events for all technology professionals.
10. Ars Technica
Originally founded by Ken Fisher in 1998, this 'art of technology' (English translation of Latin name) website had the initial aim of publishing computer hardware and software news, reviews and guides. Today, it covers everything from technology, science, gaming, automotive, politics, and society.
11. TechRepublic
TechRepublic was first established in 1997. It's primarily a B2B (Business to Business) publication that focuses on helping technology decision-makers identify the best technologies to empower their workers and increase productivity. It’s well worth a visit especially if you work in tech management or are involved in the business technology community.
12. The Next Web
The Next Web company was founded by Boris Veldhuijzen in 2006 in the Netherlands. Their tech blog went live in 2009. It provides in-depth analysis of the tech industry, development (programming), infrastructure (cloud computing) and security. It also has a section on conferences to connect tech companies and startups.
There you have it.
Hopefully, you have blogs to follow and get coverage on the latest technology news and trends!